In an uncertain world, there is comfort to be found in horror. Gaze upon Shocktoberfest 2020, Third Edition’s ghastly goodies!
Continue Reading[ZINE] MONSTROUS FEMALE FEAR : THE POWER OF SADY BOYLE’S ‘DEAD BLONDES’ AND DAVID CRONENBERG’S ‘RABID’
While the roots of many of the fearful creatures Sady Doyle describes in her book are ancient, the stories of murder by exorcism, etc. are often very recent. It was with this last point in mind that I revisited one of my favorite films, David Cronenberg’s 1977 film Rabid.
Continue Reading[ZINE] DREAM HOME (2010): HOW TO MAKE A LADY MONSTER
Cheng Lai Sheung (played by Josie Ho) evolves from dutiful daughter to mass murderer in Ho-Cheung Pang’s film Dream Home (2010).
Continue Reading[EDITORIAL] TWIN TALES OF TAGALOG TERROR, 2020 EDITION
Attracted by the welcoming Filipino government, Americans made movies there that they couldn’t make at home. The archipelago became a fertile environment for filmmakers to to let their imaginations run wild!
Continue Reading[REVIEW] VINEGAR SYNDROME’S ‘BLOOD MANIA’ AND ‘POINT OF TERROR’ SET RIPS THE SCREAMS RIGHT OUT OF YOUR THROAT!
Blood Mania and Point of Terror, two nearly forgotten ghoulish tales of madness, mayhem, and murder, were rescued from obscurity by Vinegar Syndrome.
Continue Reading[RETROSPECTIVE] INSHA’S BEST HORROR FILMS OF THE DECADE
Almost a whole month into 2020, and things are still the worst, but the 2010s were good for horror! I’ve always wanted to make a list of my tops for the decade, but never really put in the time or effort to carry on with my mission. Well, here it is folks! We have a […]
Continue Reading[EDITORIAL] CHAD CRAWFORD KINKLE’S FAITH OF THE FATHERS
While eagerly waiting for the wide release of Chad Crawford Kinkle’s new film, Dementer, Michael revisits his first film, Jug Face (2013).
Continue Reading[LIST] HORROR STANDOUTS FROM THE 2010s
The 2010s delivers a great many thoughtful and complex films that have taken the genre to a high place. Here are some of Michael’s top choices.
Continue Reading[ZINE] 5TH DIMENSION LESSONS – FIVE CHARACTERS IN SEARCH OF AN EXIT
Five Characters in Search of an Exit takes the idea of existentialism, the philosophy of knowing who you are, and being able to cast your acts of will, into a troubling experience for five characters.
Continue Reading[ZINE] WE DON’T GET MUCH TRAFFIC THROUGH THESE PARTS IN THE WINTER: ‘RAVENOUS’ 20 YEARS LATER
Ravenous is the perfect kind of movie to watch in the winter. Hell, you can even put on a stew and have a friend over for dinner.
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